Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2011 Opus One

Grapes: 71%Cabernet Sauvignon, 11%Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 8%Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec .

Region: Tokalon Vyd. (Napa Valley), CA.
Notes: One of the greatest American wines. Hand-sorted for only the best grapes. Joint-Venture between Mouton-Rothschild and Mondavi Corporation. 18 months in French Oak.

The 2011 vintage started with unseasonably late rainfall in June which disrupted fruit set. This variable rain and low temperatures reduced the number and size of berries on each cluster yet increased concentration of the fruit. Harvest began on September 22nd and ended on October 25th.